Undergraduate Education in UK: University of Southampton’s perspective Dr Sujit Sahu School of...

Undergraduate Education in UK: Undergraduate Education in UK: University of Southampton’s University of Southampton’s

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Dr Sujit Sahu Dr Sujit Sahu

School of MathematicsSchool of Mathematics

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Why study in the UK?Why study in the UK?UK Universities have an international reputation UK Universities have an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and researchfor excellence in both teaching and researchUK Universities carefully regulated by UK Universities carefully regulated by GovernmentGovernmentMany Universities (such as my own) very Many Universities (such as my own) very experienced in running successful Mathematics experienced in running successful Mathematics programmesprogrammesMany Scholarships available – more details later!Many Scholarships available – more details later!A fair and transparent UCAS entry system means A fair and transparent UCAS entry system means that entry depends on attainment only and not on that entry depends on attainment only and not on race, colour, creed, religion etc.race, colour, creed, religion etc.

Points to Consider

Choose the right course • Courses available – range, combinations• Entry requirements • Structure of course• Methods of teaching and assessment• Placement opportunities• Employment prospects after graduation

Choose the right place• Campus v city location• Social life – clubs, societies• Facilities available• Accommodation• Support services• Cost of living• What is the student life like?

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Aeronautics & Astronautics

Nursing & Midwifery

ZoologyComputer Science

EntrepreneurshipEnvironmental Sciences

Film Studies/Media

Marine Biology

Pharmacology

PhilosophyPhysiotherapy

Astronomy

Youth Work

Ship Science

Sport International RelationsHealth & Social Care

Civil Engineering

Geology

Oceanography

Criminology

Audiology

ArchaeologyFashion

Automotive

Viking Studies

Substance Misuse

Wine Studies

Gambling

Writing a strong personal statementWhy do you want to study your chosen subject?• This should be a substantial part of your personal statement, taking up approximately 50 – 80% of the 47 lines allocated to you.• Ensure you have carefully researched your course/subject and then provide evidence that you have the skills required • Include information such as: Why does the subject interest you? Who or what has inspired you? What aspects of the course do you want to explore further? Do you have a career in mind? • What else have you done that will contribute to the course and university (i.e. hobbies, clubs, achievements)?

Top 10 tips

• Start early• Read UCAS “how to apply” booklet• Plan the structure of the statement (47 lines = approx. 500 words)• Start with key headings, then list bullet points, then turn these into full sentences• Avoid starting too many paragraphs with “I”• Draft and redraft in Microsoft Word• Read it aloud to see how it sounds• Spell check and proof read • Keep a copy for later reference in case called to interview• Do not plagiarise!

•Located on warm south coast of England; maritime city• Just over 1 hour from London• Airport links to mainland Europe

• Excellent shopping and entertainment

Where is the University of Southampton

• Founded in 1862 as Hartley Institute

• Ranked 12th (Times 08) or 16th (Sunday Times Good University Guide 08)

• One of only 19 UK universities to be ranked in the top 100 universities in the world (80th - Times Higher World University Rankings 2007 )

What does the University of Southampton offer?

• Member of the Russell Group

•International university - founding member of WUN

• Currently investing £200 million on campus improvements

Why the University of Southampton?

22,000 students 3,900 EU & international students Students from more than 100 different countries

A Student Centred University

• Biological Sciences• Medicine and Health • Engineering • Mathematics• Law • Arts and Humanities• Social Sciences

A broad-based University

Pioneering research and education in a wide range of disciplines:

Highfield Campus

Boldrewood Campus

Avenue Campus

National Oceanography Centre

Southampton General Hospital

Winchester School of Art

Entry requirements • Good marks in school (see prospectus• Good Marks in Engilsh (or IELTS 6.5/equivalent)

How to apply• Through UCAS, www.ucas.co.uk• Postgraduate (MSc & Phd) applications direct to the relevant School. •Find the School’s website first.

Deadline• End June 2010 • Best to apply earlier

Undergraduate Courses

• • Accommodation guaranteed for all international students for duration of course

• Rooms are all single study bedrooms

• Catered / self-catered / en-suite

• £65 - £109 per week

Accommodation

• Most within walking distance of the university campuses

• Uni-link connects the Halls with the campuses and the city

• Apply once accepted offer & received pack

• Deadline 01 August 2010

Accommodation

Halls of Residence: outside

Halls of Residence: inside

Standard Room

£65.45 - £85.05

En-suite Room

£96.95 to £109.20

UG & PGT• £10,400: Mathematics, Law, Social Science,

Humanities, Intl Foundation Year (About Rs 8.22 Lakh)

• £13,300: Engineering, Science, 1st & 2nd year Medicine, Health & Life Sciences, (About Rs 10.51 Lakh)

• £23,800: Clinical medicine (About Rs 18.80 Lakh)

PGR• £11,000: Mathematics, Law, Social Science,

Humanities. • £13,900: Engineering, Medicine, Health & Life

Sciences• £23,980+: Clinical medicine

International Fees: 2010-2011

Living Expenses: 2009 - 2010• Starting from £5,000 per 12 months

(accommodation, books, equipment, food, travel etc.)

Subject specific scholarships• www.soton.ac.uk/study/feesandfunding/

ugintscholarships.html•

www.soton.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/pgintscholarships.html

External scholarships• www.soton.ac.uk/international/scholarships/

externalscholarships.html

• Ratan Tata Scholarships for Masters Courses in the UK (Administered by British Council).

• More for Maths later

Scholarships

Key facilities – Student Services

Key facilities – Library

Key facilities – Careers Service

Key facilities – Sports Centre

Sport & Recreation

American American footballfootball

ArcheryArchery

BadmintonBadminton

BaseballBaseball

BasketballBasketball

Boat ClubBoat Club

BoxingBoxing

Canoe PoloCanoe Polo

ChessChess

CricketCricket

EquestrianEquestrian

FencingFootballGolfHockeyJudoKite SurfingLacrosseMountain

bikingNetballRifle Shooting

Clubs & SocietiesAmateur RadioArtAstronomyBalletBuddhist SocietyChurch bell

ringingComedy ClubConcert BandConservationismDebatingJazz MusicMeditation

Key facilities – international students

• Dedicated International Office and International Student Advisors (SUAIC)

•Guaranteed place in halls for all international students for

full duration of their studies

• ‘Meet and greet’ service at Heathrow airport

• International Welcome Week

• Centre for Language Study

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Further InformationFurther Information

www.soton.ac.uk/international

www.educationuk.org

www.britishcouncil.org

Email: international@soton.ac.uk

Email: global@southampton.ac.uk